Franciscan Spirit

The tale of American saint Katharine Drexel is a Cinderella story in reverse.

We can experience God in a most fundamental way—through the example of a child at play.  

St. Francis wanted us to stay close to the cracks in the social fabric, and not to ensconce ourselves at the safe, even churchy, center.

Within each of us is the potential to be a light focusing attention on God’s presence in our world. St. Clare of Assisi’s life reveals just how much light she shed.

Our faith journeys can be dangerous. But it's never a waste of time.

The government authorities were reluctant to allow Mother Marianne Cope to be a mother on Molokai. Thirty years of dedication proved their fears unfounded.